Why are so many runners VEGAN?

How can it be 1200% likely to be true?

White boy wrote:

Straw M Thoroughman wrote:

Yet their protein intake each day is probably a lot less than ours. The point still stands that we eat far more animal protein than we need. And we can probably all achieve optimal health while vegan.

This is so stupid I can't even begin to argue with you. Ask kiprop if he's vegan. Ask rupp. Ask souleiman. Ask them what they eat to recover from workouts. They would more than likely eat your heart over eating grass with salad dressing.

The Kenyans actually eat pretty close to a vegetarian diet. Most of the animal product they consume is milk. Rare pieces of chicken. Mostly ugali. Rupp probably recovers with thyroid medication and breast milk. I can't speak to Souleiman.

Straw M Thoroughman wrote:

The Kenyans actually eat pretty close to a vegetarian diet. Most of the animal product they consume is milk. Rare pieces of chicken. Mostly ugali. Rupp probably recovers with thyroid medication and breast milk. I can't speak to Souleiman.

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YouFRightOff wrote:

"Healthier" makes me LOL. I've been in groups at restaurants with vegans and it's sooooo annoying to hear them order, like "none of this, without this, what kind of stuff is this," etc.) and then they'll complain that their order is wrong when it arrives. I'd personally never be able to date a vegan woman. I don't have a prejudice, like do what you want, but I certainly don't agree with being vegan.

But you obviously do have a prejudice, right?

I always find it amazing how knowledgeable people are about nutrition. I think statistically, it would be more correct to state that most meat eaters are overweight or obese. http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/obesity-overweight.htmYou find vegans annoying because some vegans are annoying. (They really can be.) I guarantee that you know some vegans who quietly go about their vegan business without running their mouths about how you're killing yourself and the planet in the process. I became a vegan because heart disease is a big issue in my family. There are any number of scientific studies that show a plant based diet is better for your health than one rich in animal products. It has helped me keep my cholesterol low against a tide of unfortunate genetics. Many vegans and vegetarians have crappy diets. Most meat eaters have crappy diets, too. I don't really give a shit what you eat. Really. And for f*ck's sake, Green Goddess isn't vegan. You're just angry because she was sleeping with one of those vegans with the funny haircut.

The Poultry Strangler wrote:

I just f*cking hate vegans ok? I hate it when they order their little salads with Green Goddess salad dressing jizzed all over it and talk about their dogs that they treat like children.

That ho probably did eat big macs on the side but she also talked about this BS all the time. And you know what? IT MADE HER UNHEALTHY. She's not the only one either. Her friends (even the guys) were vegan or "plant based". They all had the same attitudes and even had the same goddamn haircuts. My sample size is at least 10. You don't know what you're talking about.[/quote]

I'm being misquoted left and right. WHO IS POSTING UNDER MY HANDLE?????

LetsRun.com, if you can't control for the abuse of trolls like this, the site will soon become defunct. There is no longer valid discussion on any thread anywhere.

The Poultry Strangler wrote:

LetsRun.com, if you can't control for the abuse of trolls like this, the site will soon become defunct.

I seem to recall people saying just exactly that back in 2004. But now, 10 years later, not only is letsrun NOT defunct, it has actually INCREASED in funk.

The west wasn't won on salad....

“There are no vegetarian sprinters – I have seen people try; it doesn’t work."

Usain Bolt when he was on a cooking show with chef Jamie Oliver. Nuff said.

Veganism is a cult wrote:

“There are no vegetarian sprinters – I have seen people try; it doesn’t work."

Usain Bolt when he was on a cooking show with chef Jamie Oliver. Nuff said.

Are there vagitarian sprinters though?

Veganism is a cult wrote:

“There are no vegetarian sprinters – I have seen people try; it doesn’t work."

Said the man with the IQ of a yam.

to meat or not to meat wrote:

I noticed a trend among runners to follow a vegan diet. Usually the explanations are somewhere in between "healthier" and "poor animals".

It was always my understanding that with increased mileage, your protein needs increase, too. So why do so many runners make this "mistake"?

It sure works for me.... and that couple in their 60's who ran a mrathon each day for an entire day and for runnners like sage canaday and Scott Jurek. Or ppl from other sports like frank medrano, Or the only guy who won straight Iron Man Hawaiis, etc etc.

Plus why wouldnt a vegan diet have protein? Many vegans eat more protein than meat eaters, just look how much protein and calium there are in a handfull of chia seeds than in a big steak and glass of milk, or quinoa , kale ,spinach, etc etc

your brain on bolt wrote:

Veganism is a cult wrote:

�There are no vegetarian sprinters � I have seen people try; it doesn�t work."

Said the man with the IQ of a yam.

Carl Lewis

True east africans in genreal eat little to no meat, look it up, meat is for weddings or stuff like that and maybe one or two times a week milk. They eat a high carb low fat plant based diet, heavly based in corn vegetables and some fruits.

I tried out a vegan diet for about one and a half months just to see if it made me feel better and it did. Then, I slowly started to feel depleted of energy and I noticed that I had lost a small amount of muscle mass and felt weaker. I realized that, at least for my body, I needed to start incorporating quality meat at least 2-3 times a weak gain the nutritional value that it has to offer. I mainly eat fish due to the omega 3 fatty acids that it provides. Although a vegan diet didn't work out for me (high school girl runner ave. 45-50 miles weekly), I have kept a dairy-free diet and noticed that I have become a slightly leaner runner without anymore IB digestive problems or bloating. The dairy part is totally unnecessary to have in your diet due to the fact that calcium can be found in many other sources.

You did it wrong then, I was born vegan, I've never eaten meat in my entire life and I can handle 70mpw easy and I only started running 12 months ago. I am 28 and used to be a huge PC gamer, I was shit hot at Counter Strike after sitting in a chair for hours a day playing it for years and years. Then I got into running with zero fitness. Ran a 27 minute 5K after three weeks running. Now I run a 17:18 5K and I've never had an injury (touch wood). Even though we are both vegan I can bet 1000$ I eat bigger than you. Always over 1500 cals for breakfsat. How about this after a run....

300g dates + 12 bananas smoothie (Yohan Blake eats 16 ripe bananas a day to build back up potassium in his legs and bananas are a staple for a lot of Ugandan runners.

Here's some more meals.

2 cups worth of ugali + soup or stew

1000 cals of rice (1.5 cups dry) with 2 cans of chopped tomatoes or a sweet chilli stir fry with a can of green giant sweetcorn on top and a couple of tortillas yum yum

4kg of watermelon (around 1000 cals, 30g protein)

10 mangos (over 1000 cals)

Sweet potatoe wegdes around 900g / 1000 cals

Potatoes with mushy peas or baked beans around 1.5kg

Full box of 500g cornflakes + 1litre rice milk and 300g sugar

2 cups Maize meal + 300g sugar

650g of soft juicy iranian dates

no oil pizza with no cheese more veg (over 1000 cal)

home made chana masala curry with a choice of cooked grain

These are pretty much my staples and I eat romaine lettuce, sunflower seeds, flax seeds sometimes as little supplements to push my omega 3 over 200% and my vit E over 150% (i run barefoot need to repair my skin fast). I stay away from high protein foods, I don't eat beans and only a handful of nuts / seeds a week, they just make you slow and heavy.

I always get over 300% iron, 100% calcium, 800g carbs, 100% omega 3, zinc, vit D (I have a rich golden tan, not bad for a british boy. I am NEVER tired on runs the only thing that holds me back is my legs can be sore after going hard on workouts and my aerobic capacity is low as a new runner. During a 5K race my legs never tire, again just my aerobic capacity is low but plenty of strength.

people need to just stfu about protein, you are having your pants pulled down because protein SELLS. those weetabix protein cereals are hilarious, i counted the word protein in huge bold letters 9 times on the box.

The media is controlled by the meat, medicine and military industries.

Simple sugars help recovery. The antioxidants in fruit also speed it up. Keeps excess inflammation at bay so I weigh less than I would otherwise on equal cals and training.

Fats block blood flow. More fat in your diet, less blood flow. POWER and STAMINA is ALL about peak blood flow bro. Thats what viagra does and why I don't need to use viagra unlike my eldest brother or some of my paleo friends who do anabolics.

If you want to get faster, you need to understand the importance of sugar intake and how it benefits hemoglobin production. Higher your hemo, the faster you will run, all things equal.

Going vegan is an important part of your transgender journey. Such courage!

I enjoy reading about other vegans. Been vegan for about 10 weeks now and have seen amazing benefits. Hitting the highest mileage in my life right now (100-120 mpw) and leaning up like crazy. Previous mileage only 70mpw. Will let you know if I PR this cross season from 25:38 (8k). Keep up the lifestyle!

Jakir - la facon de manger en Algerie est tres saine, et cela est benefique pour la population en generale.

Nourredine Morceli etait tres maigre aussi, mais it fut un des meilleurs coureurs du monde, dans les annees 90.

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